Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been known
to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common sources of
contamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades are
not wiping properly, clean both the
window and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers
manually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper
malfunction and failure.